During each Decennial Census, the Census Bureau undertakes the count of every person residing in the United States, as mandated by Article 1, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution. To encourage everyone to take 10 minutes to answer the 10 simple questions on the 2010 Census form, the bureau is launching the “Take 10” campaign. Through “Take 10,” you can... READ MORE >
Joan Farnam, supervisor for Cook County Soil and Water, and Cindy Gentz, Cook County Water Plan coordinator, attended a legislative briefing and met with legislators at the state capitol Feb. 17-18. They went to St. Paul to talk to legislators about successful SWCD projects in the county and plans for the future, as did Soil and Water Conservation officials and... READ MORE >
This month, Madisonbased Reciprocal Sciences, with funding from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is launching a study to learn more about the problem of rural asthma in the Midwest. The study follows a recent report by the CDC that rates of asthma in rural areas have been underestimated. “Our analyses of national survey data suggest that asthma... READ MORE >
TheSaplings preschool program, located in Tofte at the Birch Grove Community Center, has received a $5,000 grant from the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation. “This program, unlike most preschools, runs on participation fees alone. This has been a challenging year for the program and this grant came just in time! We are thankful that the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation board believes... READ MORE >
The Minnesota Bed and Breakfast Association, during the State Tourism Conference in Brainerd, paid tribute to Ted Young of Grand Marais’ Poplar Creek Bed & Breakfast as volunteer of the year. Young, with his wife Barbara, owns and operates a multifaceted business that also includes outfitting and an innto inn packaging program. His fellow innkeepers are grateful to him for... READ MORE >
Monday, March 1 was the last day the tax volunteers were at the Senior Center in Grand Marais. The volume of people seeking help with their taxes has grown beyond what the Senior Center can accommodate. So beginning Monday, March 8, the tax volunteers will move to the Cook County Community Center in Grand Marais where from 9 a.m. to... READ MORE >
Wednesdays bring two opportunities to create art at the Grand Marais Art Colony. Both are ongoing and open to the public. No registration needed, just drop in! Wednesday Morning Art-In is a time for artists to come together and make art; just drop in on Wednesday morning any time between 9 and 11 a.m. for coffee, warm studio time and... READ MORE >
On Saturday, March 13, discover the birds of winter by enjoying a colorful slide show, walking the Sugarloaf Trail in search of birds and watching the bird feeder. The program at Sugarloaf Cove begins at 10 a.m. Participants will talk about the ideal bird seed and feeders and how you can participate in the statewide Breeding Bird Atlas. Loaner binoculars... READ MORE >
The renowned Irish band The HiBs will visit Cook County next week as part of the St. Patrick’s Day festivities at Cascade Lodge. Lodge owner Maureen O’Phelan said the group will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. on March 12 and 13. They will play “rock solid, first-rate traditional music,” she said. “They were the cofounders of the Center for... READ MORE >
This year, the North Shore traditional music event hosted by the North Shore Music Association will explore the roots of Celtic music. Chulrua, an internationally acclaimed trio of some of the most respected and unique exponents of Irish traditional music, will headline the event and offer an intimate evening performance at the North House Folk School at 7 p.m. Saturday,... READ MORE >
